>> a historic organizatio bringing young men together while denying homosexual men. they are considering changing

the ben for members or scout leaders. mrs. -- this is a of a big change. >> the thought of excepting days it's close to home. -- of accepting gays hits close to home. >> this would give a civic group the power to decide whether it wants to welcome game members. richard grew of scouting and now leads out of maryland. good >> it is a wonderful program. the only thing i have a problem with its membership policies. the officially stated they welcome all families, regardless of sexual orientation. >> how could i tell my kids to treat everyone right if i am not treating them right. >> days later the bombshell

announcement. >> i never would have thought something like this would happen this quit. the scouts may soon give the authority to decide if gays can or cannot join or leave. >> we are extremely excited about it. open the doors for many who yearn to be part of the organization. >> i am hoping there are people out there with parents looking at it in weeks to come who are like, ok. >> this policy change still has to be voted on. that could happen as early as february 5 at a board meeting. >> while some are applauding the possibility of a boy scouts changing the position some religious groups are not backing this possible move. a spokeswoman from the catholic bishops says they hope the

catholics will continue to work under the judeo corporate and -- judeo-christian principles under which they were founded. >> the senate passed a $50 billion relief bill sending the measure to the fence. this comes after three months on the hill. the president is about to take center stage on a number of key issues. mr. obama will unveil his plan to overhaul immigration laws. this comes after they announced a plan for the path to citizenship. live with a look at why some applaud the move while others are outraged. >> on the one hand it does offer a path to citizenship. it also allows more temporary workerto stay in the country. on the other hand it increases

border security and would crack down on those who hire illegal immigrants. some say it sounds like a good deal. others say not so much. republican and democratic senators announced the proposal. she lives with her family. her mother brought her into the country illegally when she was 10. she says the family fears deportation, a specially for her mom. >> being sent back, that is something we have to live with. >> the group is trying to help families like hers become citizens. she wants to be a nurse. >> we are just trying to get this. >> for taxpayers it is a problem. >> he says granting citizenship to illegal immigrants would cost a lot and in services and is

simply unfair. >> it makes everyone who is ready to play by the rules look for an -- look like a fool for believing in the role of laws. he says laws like that have been passed and are not we know this time it will be enforced. there is no reason to believe that. >> things like this have been proposed in past years, and they have always failed. what is different this time? john mccain said republicans took a big shellacking from latino voters this last fall, so he says this time will be different. he says republicans are listening and would be willing to work with democrats to get something passed. >> we shall see. a jury talked about the murder trial of a former police officer. good the says he shot patricia

in self-defense last february. he writes he had dropped her off -- she had dropped her arm in the vehicle and drove off. closing arguments will be held tomorrow in the trial against leopold. he is accused of using police security detail for personal and political reasons. his attorney denies, but they claim leopold did not break the law. >> to the forecast, conditions are a bit calmer but first of precipitation for the commute and more changes along the way. our meteorologist joins us with a look at the forecast. >> a little bit of bias, but we are tough. look at the temperatures. -- a little bit of ice but we are tough. look at the temperatures. there will be some patchy fog.

visibility of about 3 miles. there may be a few delays early in the morning around the bay, but i do not think any major delays up and down the east coast. look at the morning temperature heading to school. temperatures are near 50 degrees. are you ready for spring fever and big changes coming? i will tell you all the details. wait until you see these temperatures. >> we are ready for that. a story the region of the nation are talking about, and that is the super bowl just days away. the team has arrived in new orleans. the ravens landed earlier this evening. over the next few days so will thousands of raven's fans. they can fit right in with the mardi gras atmosphere.

as for the city of south new orleans, they are qualified to hold a big event like this. we go live to explain why. >> it seems like it is everybody's favorite city. it is beautiful. you can see it is decorated for the super bowl. this will include the ravens and forty-niners colors. you can see the purple and gold. it is quiet. tomorrow is going to be of that house when they gather for media day. they will face the assembled masses. i am not seeing too many fans. we expect they will start trickling in tomorrow. that is all right. that to share some of the things that make this town unique. there may be no other american city like new orleans. it is a place you can enjoy a of

steel drummer and steps away a jazz combo. stroll through the french market, and you will encounter the magic of this guitar-violin to row. and you're also likely to meet command who calls himself a catfish. -- to meet the man who calls himself catfish. he is the greater at the bistro. he can tell you about the other thing that makes this town you need. questar six things they come to see. john goliath, beans and rice, -- jambalayah beans and rice. but this is a new orleans sandwich, and it comes loaded with cold meat and solid. >> if you have room, you can chase that with pecan praline.

is among the many merchants happy to see fans come to town. it is what the good times roll. >> we are ready to come on down. >> that is the message. they want the world to gather. new orleans says they are ready to show off. >> we are both hungry. have a good time. speaking of food, we learned of maryland senators have wagered a bet with california's senators and the maryland contingency are offering crab cake, baltimore beer, and cookies. that is if the raven's lose. california law makers are going to give away napa wine, sourdough bread, and a combination of cheeses is the 49ers come up short.

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>> this is abc 7 news at 11. >> we are learning more about a disturbing discovery. police say they found a victim of foul play. the family was in shock and employees say they are going to be on guard. >> the victim was found in an auto shop. steven is alive. >> this is a busy sector.

many people are still working tonight. some of them are concerned, many of them expressing concern after the owner of an auto body shop was found dead today. police descended on the auto body shop at about 1:00 this afternoon. investigators say they found the body of the owner shot and killed. >> i do not know. when i got here, all the police were here. >> the industrial center is busy. vehicles come and go frequently. some wonder how somebody could be shot and nobody here anything. -- hear anything. but nothing like this has happened before. >> a young woman sent investigators told her very little. >> have they been telling you anything? >> i have no information.

>> meanwhile there is fear among the many people who work in the businesses in this industrial park. >> it is disturbing. it makes you think about security a little bit more. >> there is a lot of speculation about what might have transpired, but police say they have no motives and no suspects. >> a new study finds red light cameras have been proven. violations occurring in at least half were 30% less likely after digging began. >> also, actor taye diggs caught a would-be burglar at his home. the star had just returned from hosting the screen actors guild awards. he saw a man in his garage

looking for things to steal. the intruder caught up with the suspect and held him until police arrived. >> j.c. penney's is bringing the goats old-fashioned sailed back to stores. they got rid of discounts and coupons, and everything in the store was cut by 40%. the company lost more than half its value. new price tags will show customers how much they are saving. >> everyone loves a sale. >> you raise the prices. >> it is all in the perception. >> have i got a deal for euanyou. it is really going to warm up. look at the moon breaking

through the clouds. as the skies have begun to clear, there will be some patchy fog around. right now after a high temperature of 44, a is 44 degrees. the first day in a week in which our temperature is average or above average. you are saying what clouds today. what fog. they are right there. that was the sunshine. here we are in washington. you folks are among the clouds, and that is where they still are. temperatures are well above freezing. there were a few sprinkles, a few light rain showers to the south, and an outside chance

there might be a sprinkle but we will be seeing more of the same. that is some clouds, but look at the mild air to our west. kansas city, 74 degrees. houston, texas, 79 degrees. wichita not only set the record but it was the highest temperature for the month of june. a lot of spots setting record high temperatures, and some of the warmth will be coming our way briefly. look at how much hot temperatures are above average. over the next coming 24 hours there was a patch of moisture and iciness. we will get an idea of some of the cloudiness around us. here is a future cast. some milder air, almost warm air coming in. as we get into wednesday, there

is a chance of some showers maybe even a rare thunderstorm. right back as we head into february. some patchy fog around tomorrow, but temperatures well above freezing. temperatures tomorrow are above average, the mid to high 50's. the day of action on wednesday with temperatures into the 60's, but later in the evening showers, possibly a thunder shower, and i know everybody is desperately wanting to know what happened on groundhog's day. i do not know what happened, but they will figure it out. >> that is always fun. >> the ravens are worried about snow tonight. that is for sure. >> tim is live in new orleans.

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>> and now the toyota sports desk brought to you by your local toyota dealers. >> welcome back to new orleans. this city is gearing up for the super bowl. it is quiet at the dome, but this town will be ready. this is the 10th time the city has posted a super bowl, and they will get the place ready by game time. take a look at what happened the reagans arrived this afternoon, but in baltimore they gave -- take a look at what happened. the ravens arrived this afternoon.

believe me when i say the players were appreciative. >> our fans showed us they have always had our back, but it was raining and cold in baltimore and i think the streets were flooded. they really showed us what it was about. >> now the ravens are here in the debate easy. the media turned out in droves. -- in the be easy. the media turned out in droves. they will focus not on the parties that continue to grow as mardi gras and the super bowl collide. >> it is a challenge. if it is the super bowl. it is a big deal. we are excited about that. we are going to try to enjoy that but enjoy the football more than anything. our guys loved football.

they love everything that goes with it, and that is what we focus on. >> let's go to basketball. the wizards have been more competitive in the month of january. they have won seven out of the last 10. we will show you what happened. what isiah thomas. he will come through with one second left. the kings beat the wizards. the final is a 96-94. let's go to calls. tiger woods at torrey pines turn the page, and here we go. what a performance he put on. he had his eighth game, all four rounds. it is his eighth time he won at torrey pines. tiger woods with of a big win but the big story it is very

quiet at the dome in new orleans, but i guarantee 1 mile down the road, urban street. -- bourbon street. >> i am sure they have been asking.

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